Ken Barlow’s refusal is the most dramatic thing he's done since 2005, and he didn't even film it.
Ken Barlow actor refuses 'heartbreaking' Corrie storyline
Veteran Coronation Street actor William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, reportedly refused a storyline he felt he couldn't do. The storyline, which would have been a major plot for the long-running character, was dropped. Roache, 91, has played Ken since 1960, making him a Guinness World Record holder. The refusal highlights the actor's ongoing creative control over his iconic role.
Source: Ken Barlow actor refuses 'heartbreaking' Corrie storyline — liverpoolecho.co.uk
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